Historedia
Episode 2 of 3

First Cricket Match

When
30 September 1854
Where
Melbourne Cricket Ground
Part of
Melbourne Cricket Ground officially opens

The first cricket match at the venue was played on 30 September 1854.

The first cricket match at the Melbourne Cricket Ground was played on 30 September 1854. This event marked the beginning of the ground's sporting history.

Sources

  1. Melbourne Cricket Ground Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-27

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